Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
198855m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 55m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United States of America
About
Called "the first lady of the silent screen," Lillian Gish was the archetypal silent film heroine — the delicate damsel in distress, stranded on a swift-moving ice floe, cowering before a sadistic brute. The film showcases generous footage of her most memorable performances. In this Emmy-award winning documentary, the celebrated actress reflects on her life and work spanning the 20th century, particularly her years as D.W. Griffith's favorite leading lady and collaborator.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Terry Sanders
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jul 11, 1988
- Studio
- American Film Foundation, American Masters Pictures
Cast
Lillian Gish
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Gish
Self (archive footage)
Richard Barthelmess
Self (archive footage)
Donald Crisp
Self (archive footage)
D.W. Griffith
Self (archive footage)
Robert Harron
Self (archive footage)
Mae Marsh
Self (archive footage)
Mary Pickford
Self (archive footage)
Eva Marie Saint
Narrator
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